zach to school Zach Braziller The biggest losers in Michigan’s controversial last-second finish debacle By Zach Braziller Published Sep. 7, 2026, 12:07 p.m. ET Michigan wide receiver JJ Buchanan catches a 47-yard touchdown on a Hail Mary against Western Michigan to win, 13-12, as time expires in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Everyone lost Saturday night.
Western Michigan’s coaches and players missed out on an opportunity for a forever moment.
Michigan, ranked 16th in the country, was exposed by a 27.5-point underdog and needed a miracle to avoid one of the worst losses in program history in new Coach Kyle Whittingham’s debut.
But the biggest losers? The Big Ten Conference. They lost the public’s trust.
